Essentials for leaving your cat home alone
Essentials for leaving your cat home alone for 2-3 days
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Routine changes can be stressful for cats
- Leaving your cat for the weekend often means less attention for your cat, different mealtimes and possibly different people visiting them
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Use Feliway Help!
- Releases happy messages into your home for 7 days
- Plug the diffuser in the room where your cat will spend most of their time, ideally 1-2 days before you plan to leave, and leave throughout the weekend
- Covers an area up to 500 sqft (approx a 2 bed house)
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Ensure your cat can access all their resources
- Provide enough food and water for up to 48 hours
- Make sure your cat has access to their litter box. There should be enough space to allow your cat to find clean space to toilet during the whole weekend
- Your cat will appreciate being able to access their favorite elevated spots
- Consider activities your cat may enjoy while you are away, such as an activity feeder
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Be aware of doors
- When leaving, check that your cat hasn't been accidently shut in somewhere, and that they have access to their favorite room, where FELIWAY </i>Help!</i> is plugged in
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Other tips
Cats are creatures of habit and any change can affect their wellbeing - including changes in their owner's schedule.
There are a number of options to consider when you are going away. You could use a cat sitter, take your cat to boarding, take your cat with you or if for a short time, leave them alone at home. But how can you ensure your cat remains happy whichever option you choose.
Considering a cat sitter or boarding?
The choice should be made considering your cat's personality and their preferences. There are pros and cons to having a cat sitter or boarding your cat. Home care is often easier, as it allows your cat to stay in their familiar environment and maintain a similar routine to normal.
Travelling with your cat
The alternative is to take your cat with you . To help you understand the best way to travel with your cat read our article.

FELIWAY Help! is the ideal solution for temporary stressful situations. One cartridge lasts 7 days, so is ideal to help reduce signs of stress if you choose to leave your cat home alone for the weekend.